Personal Portfolio
Overview
Three-dimensional Design is the endorsement where gravity has an opinion. A drawing can be any shape you like; a chair has to hold a person, a vessel has to survive a kiln, a pavilion has to stand up in wind. Your Personal Portfolio has to prove you can move an idea through card, foam, clay, timber or wire until it works as an object, and that you understood what each material was telling you along the way.
It is also the endorsement with the hardest submission problem. Your work is solid and the examiner receives paper. Four A2 sheets have to carry maquettes, material tests, working drawings and a finished piece that may weigh several kilograms, which means photography stops being documentation and becomes part of the design work. This note covers both halves: developing in three dimensions, and presenting three dimensions in two.
Objectives
- Create a personal portfolio of work demonstrating knowledge, understanding and skills for Three-dimensional Design
- Develop and explore ideas in response to centre-devised themes, projects or tasks
- Research primary and contextual sources
- Experiment with media, materials, techniques and processes
- Present personal responses to themes set by the centre
- Submit three sheets of supporting studies (maximum A2) and one sheet of final outcome(s) (maximum A2)
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Personal Portfolio. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- How must a three-dimensional final outcome be submitted for the Personal Portfolio? A) The object itself is sent to the examiner B) Colour photographs, around A4, normally four views from different angles, mounted on one A2 sheet C) A single photograph mounted with a written description D) A scale drawing in place of the object Answer: B
- Which of these is listed among the elements of three-dimensional design in the specification? A) Hue, tint and saturation B) Light, space, form, scale and proportion C) Depth of field and shutter speed D) Warp, weft and selvedge Answer: B
- What is springback in a bent laminate? A) The tendency of the material to relax partly towards its original shape when released from the former B) The rate at which glue cures C) The percentage a clay body shrinks when fired D) The maximum load a joint can carry Answer: A
- Why should a scale figure be included in a card maquette? A) To make the photograph more interesting B) Because the specification requires a figure in every model C) Because without a reference for scale the model gives a misleading impression of size and proportion D) To show the model is handmade Answer: C
- Which of these is an area of study in Three-dimensional Design? A) Photojournalism B) Jewellery and body adornment C) Dyed fabrics D) Typography Answer: B
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